Such a fun and useful essay! I am also an inefficient writer, for a lot of the same reasons (hello, unpredictable body). Yet every time I start a new book, I decide to deviate from my process and aim for a new routine that just isn't me. I'm at the beginning of a new project right now, so this piece has hopefully saved me from that mistake in advance!
I LOVE handwriting first and then typing it up! It gives me two chances to really absorb what I just wrote—which allows me to tap more deeply into the characters and story for the next session.
Great substack post (as always). I also can't do a lot of the normal write every day advice. I didn't even do that when I did NaNoWriMo every year. I would miss days and make it up on the weekends. I love that you are figuring out your writing process while respecting your mental and physical health. 💖
Such a fun and useful essay! I am also an inefficient writer, for a lot of the same reasons (hello, unpredictable body). Yet every time I start a new book, I decide to deviate from my process and aim for a new routine that just isn't me. I'm at the beginning of a new project right now, so this piece has hopefully saved me from that mistake in advance!
Why do we do that to ourselves when we know deep down that a new routine won't work?! I hope your new project is going well.
Right?! Thank you!
I LOVE handwriting first and then typing it up! It gives me two chances to really absorb what I just wrote—which allows me to tap more deeply into the characters and story for the next session.
It's always good to hear that others find this method helpful.
I love getting a peek into other writers' drafting processes, thank you!
Great substack post (as always). I also can't do a lot of the normal write every day advice. I didn't even do that when I did NaNoWriMo every year. I would miss days and make it up on the weekends. I love that you are figuring out your writing process while respecting your mental and physical health. 💖
I hope you're finding your way to a sustainable writing practice. So much writing advice is geared towards able bodied people.